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Mass of the Four Elements

Last night, about a dozen of us gathered at WonderWorks to celebrate the Mass of the Four Elements that I created. It was alternately joyful and peaceful. Particularly moving was the communion itself — people handing each other the elemental representations (bread, incense, a lit candle, and a chalice of pomegranate juice) and quietly saying, “Enjoy the element of Earth which is your body”, “Enjoy the element of Air which is your breath”, “Enjoy the element of Fire which is your spirit”, and “Enjoy the element of Water which is your blood.” There was a real sense that we were connected with one another as well as with all of Life. One fellow there, Mark, is interested in seeing what we might do with Taizé-style music and nature-based spirituality. We could create an eco-contemplative service of chanted prayer. Hmm…

Thank you to Rochelle for hosting us and for reading the first written passage, to Jeannette for bells and sound system, to Mark for offering the second reading, to Ann for leading the litany, and to everyone for taking part.